* 14 Well-being, Health, Medicine (p.6 of 6)
14.29 When you offer care to a sick person
Do you want to lie down? Listen <“You don’t look too good. Do you want to lie down?”>
Would you like to lie down? Listen <“You look tired. Would you like to lie down?”>
Do you want an aspirin? Listen < “You are pale. Do you want an aspirin?”>
Would you like some aspirin? Listen <“Do you have a headache? Would you like some aspirin?”>
Do you want a glass of water? Listen <“You are coughing. Do you want a glass of water?”>
Would you like a glass of water? Listen <“You look a little nervous. Would you like a glass of water?”>
Can I get you anything? Listen <“Stay in bed. You need some rest. Can I get you anything?”>
Should I call a doctor? Listen <“You look dreadful. How are you feeling? Should I call a doctor?”>
14.30 When you visit a hospital patient
I got here as soon as I could. Listen <“I’m so sorry to see you in the hospital. I got here as soon as I could.”>
I came as soon as I heard. Listen <“I’m so sorry about the accident. I came as soon as I heard.”>
You look good. Listen <“Your appetite is back. I hope you feel better. You look good.”>
You're looking well. Listen <“You’re looking well. Under normal circumstances you would go home in a couple of weeks.”>
Your color is good. Listen <“The treatment is helping you. Your color is good.”>
Get well soon. Listen <“Eat more. Do your exercises. Get well soon.”>
14.31 When you ask questions to a hospital patient
How are you feeling? Listen <“I am sure you receive all the necessary treatment. How are you feeling?”>
How are you feeling today? Listen <“Do you eat all the food they give you? How are you feeling today?”>
Are you doing better today? Listen <“Did you do your exercises? Are you doing better today?”>
Do you need anything? Listen <“Do you like your food here? Do you need anything?”>
Is there anything you need? Listen <“Do you want me to bring you something from home? Is there anything you need?”>
Is there anything I can do? Listen <“Do you have any special request? Is there anything I can do?”>
Have they figured out what's wrong with you? Listen <“Are they running tests on you? Are they taking samples from you? Have they figured out what is wrong with you?”>
What's the prognosis? Listen <“What does your doctor tell you? What’s the prognosis?”>
How long will you be here? Listen <“Now they have the diagnosis. How long will you be here?”>
When are you going home? Listen <“You are doing much better now. When are you going home?”>
When are you being released? Listen <“You have gotten back on your feet. When are you being released?”>
14.32 When you recover from a disease
I'm improving. Listen < – “Well, take care of yourself. I hope to see you fully recovered one day.”>
I’m better now. Listen < – “Take it easy. You’re not out of the woods yet.”>
I’m better than I was. Listen <“I’m sorry you’re sick.” – “Don’t worry. I’m better than I was.”>
I’m feeling better. Listen <“I’m sorry you’re ill.” – “The worst is over. I’m feeling better.”>
I’m getting better. Listen < – “I hope so. One day you will walk without your crutches.”>
I’m getting over it. Listen <“I’m getting over it. I’ll get better soon.”>
I’m getting back on my feet. Listen < – “Don’t overexert yourself.”>
I’m getting back to normal. Listen < – “You will have to work much less now.”>
I’m on the road to recovery. Listen < – “I’m glad you’re feeling better.”>
I’m out of the woods. Listen A “The worst is over for me.” < – “You still have a long way to go.”>
I’m bouncing back. Listen A “I am returning to my usual condition.” < – “I hope you will have a full recovery.”>
14.33 When you visit a recovering patient
Take it easy. Listen A “Be gentle on yourself.” <“You need to rest now. Take it easy.”>
Don’t overexert yourself. Listen <“After surgery you need to be very careful. Don’t overexert yourself.”>
Take care of yourself. Listen A “Take good care of your health.” <“I’ll see you in a week. You have enough food and medicine. Take care of yourself.”>
Don’t work too hard. Listen <“You are still recovering. Don’t work too hard.”>
14.34 When your recovery takes time
Disease took a toll on me. Listen A “Disease caused harm to me.” <“I don’t feel completely OK yet. My disease took a toll on me.”>
I’m still under a doctor's care. Listen < – “Your doctor is excellent. Follow his instructions.”>
I’m still seeing a doctor. Listen < – “Sure, you need it. When is your next appointment?”>
I’m still seeing a therapist. Listen < – “What kind of treatment do you receive?”>
I’m in therapy. Listen < – “Complete the course and ask the doctor to run your tests again.”>
I still have to go back to the doctor for a follow-up. Listen < – “I hope your ordeal will be over then.”>
14.35 When you have completely recovered from a disease
I’m feeling OK. Listen < – “I am glad to hear that.”>
I’m doing OK. Listen < – “From now on, you will be on a strict diet. You don’t need another attack.”>
I’m feeling well. Listen < – “You heard the doctor. No alcohol and tobacco are allowed.”>
I’m well now. Listen < – “Exercise, medication and dieting will help you stay that way.”>
I’m completely over it. Listen < – “Medicine performs miracles these days.”>
I feel like a new person. Listen < – “Welcome back. We missed you here.”>
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